Fragrance Notes ISSUE 1, 2018 - Page 20

FEATURE
Takasago International’s
Paul
Ireland:
Leading scents with
{
sensibility
sen•si•bil•i•ty
, sensə ’ bilə dē /
noun
1. the ability to appreciate and respond to complex
emotional or aesthetic influences; sensitivity.
{
E mpathic, thoughtful, understanding, fair—
these qualities aren’t always associated with
business leaders, especially those at the helm
of high-power corporations and industries.
But they are the words many would use to
describe Paul Ireland. A longtime member
of the IFRANA Board of Directors and
its current Secretary, Ireland is the Corporate
Vice President, Home & Personal Care,
Fragrance Division for Takasago International
Corporation, where he has been for 16 years.
He also sits on the Board of Directors for the
Personal Care Products Council. Those who
know him regard him as a passionate and
motivated leader who provides a comforting,
guiding presence in all he does. We spoke
with him about his history with fragrance and
how his people-first approach has served him
well, both personally and professionally.
Get to know Paul
Food he craves: Indian curry
What’s playing in his car: One of his
famous playlists
Color preference: Yellow
Favorite getaway: Iceland
Scent he identifies with: Strong
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